Washington, Sept. 30 -- Representative Jason Smith issued the following press release:
This week, the Department of War announced that Boeing has been awarded a $20 billion contract to develop the Navy's Next-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement applauding the award for Missouri workers and one of the state's largest employers.
Congressman Smith said, "The future of American airpower is being built right here in Missouri. Boeing is already building the Air Force's F-47 in St. Louis, and now Missouri workers will be building the Navy's new Strike Fighter too - cementing St. Louis as a global leader in aerospace. This contract mean...